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Biography
Dr Ann Kirby is an Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics, Cork University Business School, UCC. Her principal research interests are in Health Economics and Economic Evaluations. Ann has a sustained and consistent record of publications and has led and contributed to research projects that have secured collectively over ~€8m in funding both nationally and internationally with commissioned research undertaken for example for the Health Innovation Hub, Glaxco SmithKline (GSK), and MSD Oncology. She has worked on projects in collaboration with Marymount Hospice and Breakthrough Cancer Research (the impact of telehealth in palliative care), the Mercy University Hospital (cost analysis of Warfarin and a RCT on mobility amongst the elderly) and Cork University Hospital (effects of NOACs on cardioversion use and costs for patients with Atrial Fibrillation). She has completed a series of analyses on the anticoagulant prescribing landscape in Ireland in conjunction with the Department of General Practice in UCC. Currently she is completing further research in the area of cancer having secured funding from Breakthrough Cancer Research, Horizon 2025 and Research Ireland
Research Interests
Economics of Education
Health Economics
Teaching Activities
EC4302 Health Economics
EC3142 Survey Methods
EC1202 Economic Reasoning in Business
BU6010 Leadership and Management in Infection Control
IMI Teaching in Health Economics
PhD Supervision
- Available for PhD supervision
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A systematic review of economic evaluations of community-based healthcare interventions for neurodisability management
Gorman, Á. J., Kirby, A., Cleary, P., O’Connor, M. & Murphy, A., 19 Feb 2026, In: Health Economics Review.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Co-Designed Discrete Choice Experiment of Community-Based Healthcare Services for Individuals with Neuro-Physical Disabilities
Gorman, Á. J., Kirby, A., Cleary, P., O' Connor, M. & Murphy, A., 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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A Systematic Literature Review of Economic Evaluations of Community-Based Interventions to Improve Mobility, Continence, and Psychological Wellbeing in Individuals with Neuro-Physical Disabilities.
Gorman, Á. J., Kirby, A., Cleary, P., O' Connor, M. & Murphy, A., 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Cost–Benefit Analysis of the Enhancing Men’s Awareness of Testicular diseases (E-MAT) Feasibility Trial: A Virtual Reality Experience to Increase Testicular Knowledge and Self-Examination among Male Athletes
Murphy, A., Kirby, A., De Blasio, F., McCarthy, M., Shiely, F., Hegarty, J., Davoren, M. P., Harrington, J. M., Shorter, G. W., Murphy, D., O’Mahony, B., Cooke, E., Rovito, M. J., Robertson, S., FitzGerald, S., Connor, A. O., Riordan, M. O. & Saab, M. M., Jul 2025, In: PharmacoEconomics - Open. 9, 4, p. 671-682 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Telehealth adoption in palliative care: a systematic review of patient barriers and facilitators
Kirby, A., Griffin, D., Heavin, C., Drummond, F. J., McGrath, C. & Kiely, F., Dec 2025, In: BMC Palliative Care. 24, 1, 52.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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UCC Secures Major EU Funding for XR Cancer Survivorship Project
Murphy, D., Cryan, J. F., Murphy, A., Saab, M., O'Malley, M., Hegarty, J., Kirby, A. & McHugh, S.
10/06/25
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Findings from University College Cork Has Provided New Data on Testicular Diseases and Conditions (Codesign and Launch of 'on the Ball': an Inclusive Community-based 'testicular Awareness' Campaign)
Shiely, F., Murphy, D., Flynn, A., Saab, M., Hegarty, J. & Kirby, A.
16/07/24
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Cork University Business School Reports Findings in COVID-19 (A pragmatic dialogue amongst stakeholders on the impact of COVID-19 on Irish cancer patients and healthcare services and lessons learned)
Murphy, A. & Kirby, A.
25/12/23
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Patients With Cancer Faced Heightened Economic, Social, Psychological Impacts From COVID-19
15/06/22
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